New Member Dinner 2012

Hello everyone,

Don't forget that next week is New Member Dinner. Wednesday, October 3rd at 6:30. Home of Sarah Wiggins Murphy 2412 Pinnacle Point Dr. Jonesboro, AR 72404.

Sarah's husband and son have been kind enough to offer to cook all the meat so all we are responsible for is appetizers, salads, side dishes, drinks and desserts. I've heard from about 15 of you and so far it looks like we are good on appetizers and desserts. We still need salads, side dishes and more drinks. We are also good on ice and coolers (thank you Micha and Lisa).

Even if you don't have time to make anything don't worry about it, come on out anyway. Please RSVP to me if possible so I can make sure we have plenty of everything.

Here is a list of the 2012 Fall Pledge Class and their hometown:

Katie Aldridge: Jonesboro

Kelli Arnold: Searcy

Keighley Barber: Jonesboro

Morgan Benefield: Wynne

Lauren Bowen: Bauxite

Meara Capps: Greenwood, IN

KC Christy: Cabot

Sarah Conway: Evening Shade

Emily Cornelison: Rector

Katie Cowart: Bryant

Alex Davis: Hazen

Stephanie Dekok: Jonesboro

Kaylie Drum: Harrisburg

Sabrah Futrell: Bono

Miranda Greenway: Mtn. Home

Vanessa Griffin: Bryant

Alex Harrell: Benton

Allison Kelly: Holly Grove

Hailey Kendrex: McGehee

Courtney Kohler: Bono

Ashley Kohlstedt: Maumelle

Olivia Lovell: Bryant

Addie Martin: West Memphis

Lexie McEntire: Jonesboro

Aaryn Murdock: Bryant

Anna Marie Myers: Moro

Allie Pattillo: Poplar Bluff, MO

Megan Phillips: White Hall

Anna Ridge: Wynne

Cassie Ridge: Bartlett, TN

Lauren Ridge: Wynne

Micah Rogers: Carlisle

Bailey Rook: White Hall

Megan Smith: Poplar Bluff, MO

Kayla Snyder: Marion

Laci Stewart: Bryant

Stormy Taylor: Beebe

Janie Thompson: DeWitt

Ashlyn Warren: Brookland

Brittany Williams: Gillett

Emily Wilson: Paragould

Fall 2012 Rush Schedule

Ok, here is the 2012 Fall Rush schedule. There are 2 info nights.

Thursday, August 23rd - Info Night
5:30-6:05 - Event 1
6:20-6:55 - Event 2

7:10-7:45 - Event 3
8:00-8:35 - Event 4

Friday, August 24th - Info Night
4:00-4:35 - Event 1
4:50-5:25 - Event 2
5:40-6:15 - Event 3
6:30-7:05 - Event 4

Saturday, August 25th - Philanthropy Night
12:45-1:30 - Event 1
1:45-2:30 - Event 2
2:45-3:30 - Event 3
3:45-4:30 - Event 4
4:45-5:30 - Event 5

Sunday, August 26th - Pref Night
1:00-1:50 - Event 1
2:05-2:55 - Event 2
3:10-4:00 - Event 3
4:15-5:05 - Event 4

Monday, August 27th - BID DAY!
Bids go out at 5:30. Bid Day party is immediately following at the ASU Cooper Alumni Center.

Demo has started!!

Sorority Row...Here we come!

All houses have been torn down (except for the Kays House of course). Finally starting to see progress. They are a little behind schedule but at least it is happening.

WAY TO GO ASU GREEK SYSTEM!

EVEN THOUGH WE ARE ALUMS NOW DON'T FORGET TO KEEP RECRUITING (aka RUSHING) FOR AOII!

Howl's Journey children's book

Such a cool children's book for ASU fans. Buy yours today! Call the ASU Alumni Association at 870-972-2586 or go to http://www.astatealumni.org/view/436 to view the order form.

New Alumnae

Thank you to everyone in attendance last night. We had a wonderful turnout at the home of Marsha Mays Carwell for senior induction. Thanks again to everyone that brought food and drinks and a special thank you to Marsha for hosting last night's event.

Back (L-R): Lani Cato, Marla Lace, Laura Watson, Angela Adams and Lindsey Marshall.
Front (L-R): Brianna Cook, Jena Lockley, Ashley Range and Kaitlyn Nehring

Welcome Newbies!

Great job everyone!

Yesterday was a HUGE success! I'm so proud of our girls. They work so hard and do a great job even with their extremely busy schedules. Thank you to all the alumnae that also showed up. I counted over a dozen that stopped by at some point yesterday just to help out for a little while and say hello. So proud to be an AOII.

The exact numbers aren't in just yet but I'm estimating around $5,000 profit. This money will be split between Arthritis research and 7 year old Zachary Harper who has autism.

Micha Gairhan Kenley (alumna/philanthrophy advisor) and Paige Bevill (collegian) deserve a HUGE round of applause for their hard work. Thank you ladies for putting so much time into this project and for going above and beyond. You are both amazing ladies.

Beautiful AOII's and Jackson Morris (Megan Haines Morris' son) future AOII Guy.

7 year old Zachary Harper. Philanthropy fundraiser recipient.



BBQ fundraiser and Senior Induction

Please remember the really important upcoming events.

This Thursday, April 12th is the Strawberry's BBQ fundraiser. The plates are $15 each and they include a HUGE pork steak, scalloped potatoes, beans, slaw and a roll. Please support this fundraiser by purchasing or selling BBQ tickets. There are only 1,200 plates being sold. Get yours now before we sell out. I have tickets at the ASU Cooper Alumni Center if you need any. Checks payable to AOII.

Monday, April 16th is the last alumnae event of the school year and it is also senior induction. We will be inducting the senior class into the alumni chapter. PLEASE try your best to attend. We need a good showing of alumnae support and its always a lot of fun to catch up with everyone. The theme is "Derby" so wear your hats. Home of Marsha Mays Carwell at 7pm. Also, if you could bring a food or drink item that would be great. So far I have only heard from 3 people. Paper products are taken care of.
Cathy Naylor - chip and dip
Caitlin Maki - Salad & dessert
Michelle McCain Wingo - Dessert

Directions to Marsha's house:

Off of Hwy 1 South/Stadium Blvd., turn LEFT onto Lawson Road East, cross the railroad tracks (behind Seductions) and go 8/10ths of a mile and her house is the 3rd brick house on the right.

Marsha's address is 657 CR 428, Jonesboro, AR 72404 for anyone who wants to put it in your gps.

It is a tan brick home with a large arched entry way into the front door.

*There is a road that runs parallel with her driveway if anyone needs extra parking!

Don't forget about geranium sales! May 7th is the final day to place orders. May 11th and 12th are the pick-up dates, just in time for Mother's Day. I've attached the flyer.

AOII's past & present attend sorority house groundbreaking

March 31, 2012

Support an Alumna

Go support Lindsey Hawkins (Sigma Omicron Alumna)! Click on the above picture to zoom in for details!



Sorority House Groundbreaking

Thank you to all the amazing alumnae that showed up this past Saturday for the sorority house groundbreaking here on Arkansas State University's campus.We had 40+ alumnae in attendance. Thank you ladies so much for showing your support and sharing in this fun and exciting time in Sigma Omicron's history. As soon as the official group photo is release I will post it here, in our Facebook group and I'll send it out via email. Thanks again.

All sorority presidents and other important officials.

Some of the alumnae and collegiates in attendance.



Upcoming Fundraisers

We have 2 upcoming fundraisers that I would like for you all to be aware of.
First, the collegians and AAC (advisors) will be selling Strawberry's BBQ plates. For the past couple of years the girls have held this fundraiser and it is always a great success. Each year they pick a deserving child in need of extra funds. The first year they chose Ben Sherman, a local St. Jude patient. Last year they chose Katie Nelson, a local high school student with a very rare disorder. We were able to award Katie with over $5,000. For those of you familiar with Strawberry's BBQ, you know it is delicious. For $15 per plate you get a huge pork steak, beans, slaw, scalloped potatoes and a roll. Trust me, it's a deal. Pick-up will be on Thursday, April 12th from 4:30-6:30pm at the ASU Cooper Alumni Center. You don't even have to get out of your car. Just pull into the circle drive, hand over your tickets. The girls will bring your food to you. How's that for service.

The next fundraiser is our annual Geranium sale. I've attached a flyer for your convenience. I'll also have additional flyers to give to you at the sorority house groundbreaking on Saturday, March 31st 1:00 because I know you all are planning on attending. ;) The geraniums are still $4 each. Red, pink or white geraniums. Place your order through Carolyn Wyatt at The Greek Vine. All her information is listed in the attachment. Order deadline is Monday, May 7th. Pick-up dates are Friday, May 11th 1-5 and Saturday, May 12th 10-3. Just in time for Mother's Day. Please sell sell sell! The money raised from this fundraiser helps go towards our support for the collegiate chapter. Excel scholarship, conferences, etc.

There will not be an alumnae event this month due to spring break and other hectic schedules. We'll count the groundbreaking on the 31st as our March event. April 16th will be the last event of the year. This will be a Kentucky Derby themed event at the home of Marsha Mays Carwell. This is also senior induction. Please plan on attending. Let's show the girls how much alumnae support they have and how great it is to be active in an alumnae chapter after they graduate.

Here are the dates one more time:
•Saturday, March 31st 1:00 - Sorority House Groundbreaking (everyone is invited!)
•Thursday, April 12th 4:30-6:30 - Strawberry's BBQ fundraiser
•Monday, April 16th 6:30 - Last alumnae event of the school year/senior induction
•Friday & Saturday, May 11-12th - Geranium pick-up



You should watch this!

No matter what sorority you are in and no matter if you are an alumnae or collegian, you should watch this!

Please pay your dues!!!

Please understand why I'm asking you all to be a paying member. Even if you cannot attend events or dedicate any time whatsoever, you can still support the chapter by paying dues. Sigma Omicron is finally getting a house and with that come added responsibilities. It would be nice to have a great foundation of alumnae support (both by donating your time and/or donating financially). Please be a paying member to help grow our chapter and build a foundation of support for the new sorority house.

Thank you to those who have already paid.Libby Anderson, Rosalie Barber, Beverly Beck, Charlotte Beck, Marlene Brown, Lindsay Burnett, Marsha Mays Carwell, Lane Cook, Debi Corbatto, Terry Davis, Brenda Ferralasco, Lisa Butler Frazier, Lauren Gaines, Camille Hemund, Micha Gairhan Kenley, Joan Hafner-Khilling, Whitney Lawshe, Sky Louapre, Caitlyn Maki, Cathy Naylor, Emily Nolan, Amy Peevey, Judy Rogers, Virginia Shepherd, Marissa Sifford, Emilie Statler, Amanda Stauber, Cari Taylor, Lindsey Woodard and Carolyn Wyatt. The following mailed their check today: Megan Haines Morris and Lindsey Lee.

Thanks again, sorry about all the begging. Please pay by the end of the week.


$50 regular member
$34 life loyal member
$15 recent graduate

Checks payable to:
Alpha Omicron Pi Alumnae Chapter
303 Cloverdale
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Congrats Girls!

Congratulations to the AOII collegians for winning first place in basketball intramurals!  AOII my AOII!!!

AOII's win 1st place!

House and lot selected!

Hello ladies,
The house has officially been chosen. It could not have gone any better for us last night. I have attached an artist rendering of our house and the lot layout. We are lot option 4. This is the 2nd closest lot towards campus (our first choice).

Here is the play by play. First round was chosen in order of when we arrived on campus. Alpha Gamma Delta chose first and they chose House option 2. We were next and chose our first choice for lot which was lot option 4. Chi Omega was third and they chose lot option 3. Then Delta Zeta went and chose house option 1. Second round was luck of the draw. Everyone's name went in a bowl and the first name drawn out was us. We chose our first choice for house which was house option 4. Then Chi Omega chose house option 3, Alpha Gamma Delta chose lot option 1 and Delta Zeta chose lot option 2.

We knew from the get go that Alpha Gam wanted House option 2 so that is why we decided to go for our first choice on lot. We chose our lot because it sits up higher than the others (it will still be higher after ground work is done), more convenient parking (no bottleneck problems), equal distance from dumpsters (didn't want too close because of smells) and we didn't want either end lot because of foot traffic and more risk for littering, vandalism, etc. We chose house option 4 as our first choice because of the grand entryway. The artist rendering does not do this house justice. It is amazing in person. The front has a huge rounded entry with curved concrete steps. This will make for beautiful pictures. We chose the patio style that is shown on the lot layouts with lot option 4. If you'll notice, we chose exactly what is pictured, lot 4 with house 4 with the half circle patio with a solid bench. Actually everyone got to pick their choice of patio and everyone chose the exact same patio design. I thought that was interesting.

The groundbreaking ceremony will be March 31st at 1:00 on our housing site. The luncheon is prior to the groundbreaking at noon in the Student Union Centennial Hall. Due to limited seating not everyone will be able to attend the luncheon. PLEASE try your best to attend the groundbreaking though. We would like the picture to be the 100 collegiates and 100+ alumnae.

Thank you everyone for your patience. This dream has finally come a reality. Move in date set for July 2013, first recruitment in the house will be Fall 2013. Exciting times! This also means that this fall will be the last recruitment in the suites. YAY! I hope everyone can come support our girls and say farewell to the University Hall AOII Suite.

Alpha Omicron Pi House - Sigma Omicron Chapter, Arkansas State University

It's finally here!

I can't believe it is finally happening! SORORITY HOUSING FOR ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY! Pinch yourselves because it is not a dream.

On Wednesday, February 29^th at 5:30pm in the Spring River Room, (located on the 3^rd floor of the Carl R. Reng Student Union), we will conduct a Sorority Housing Meeting.  Each chapter is asked to have the advisor(s) and the sorority chapter president present at this meeting. This meeting is imperative to our progress as our organization will have the opportunity to make the following selections:

1.       Sorority house lot (location of house)
2.       Design of the front façade
3.       Design of the outdoor patio area
We will follow a 2-step selection process based on ASU installation dates to determine in what order our organization will select the above options.   Below are the installation dates for the chapters at ASU.  These dates have all been confirmed by the national headquarters for each of our groups.

Alpha Gamma Delta:  May 8, 1948
Alpha Omicron Pi:  February 17, 1949
Chi Omega:  February 25, 1961
Delta Zeta: April 6, 1991

In order of earliest to most recent installation date, our organizations will have a turn to make our FIRST selection--location of housing lot OR the front façade design.  Please note that this is an either/or choice.  Our decision will be dependent on what we deem the most important of those two items.  The 1^st part of this selection process will end once all four organizations have selected either a house lot or a front façade design.

Once all four chapters have completed their first selection, we will move on to the 2^nd round of this process.  This process will occur through random drawing.  Each chapter will have a ticket in a bowl.  In completely random order, we will draw from the bowl.  When your organization is drawn, you will select the house lot or front façade design depending on your 1^st round selection. In addition, you will choose the outdoor patio design at this time. 
The entire selection process will end once all four organizations have made selections for house lot, front façade design, and outdoor patio design.

ASU recognizes that these decisions are going to be difficult, and we will want to consult with our critical stakeholders prior to this meeting.  As a result, ASU has emailed out images of the overall site plan, front façade, and outdoor patio design options.  Please take the days that follow to review these images and determine how you will choose.  It is recommended that you rank each option as the selection process may result in you losing your first choice. 

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

The lots and housing style are labeled, please reply in the comments sections with your choice in rank order first choice through 4th choice for both lot and house style. You can also go to our FACEBOOK group and reply there. Please contact me if you are not a member of the closed Facebook group and I'll add you. lburnett@astate.edu or linzburnett@hotmail.com

Founder's Day Banquet

Founder's Day Banquet was held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at the Holiday Inn in Jonesboro, AR. A great time was had by all. Molly Dresbach is the 2012 recipient of the Excel Scholarship. Congratulations Molly!

Alumnae Megan Haines Morris, Lindsay Harmon Burnett, Lane Cook and Joan Khilling

February Event!

Our next alumnae event will be Monday, February 13th at 6:30pm. Please try your best to attend. Lots to talk about. Exciting news about the house too.

Home of Lindsay Harmon Burnett

3701 Beacon St.

Jonesboro, AR 72404

Food & drinks are provided. Just bring yourself.

Dues are Due!

DON'T FORGET TO PAY YOUR DUES!

Dues are due at the end of February.

Regular alumnae members $50

Life Loyal alumnae members $34

Recent Graduate alumnae members (May, August, December 2011) $15

Checks payable to:

Alpha Omicron Pi Alumnae Chapter

303 Cloverdale

Jonesboro, AR 72404

Thanks in advance for paying your alumnae membership dues. Remember these dues are for one year, they are NOT monthly dues.